Trial By Fire
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[ Anchor! You need to clear out of there! The roof is starting to give.]
“Understood! Bringing the last one out now!” Luffy called into the radio on his shoulder.
Suddenly a sickening crack sounded above them when they were only mere feet from the front entrance. The next thing Marco knew he was stumbling out the door into the arms of his best friend. Looking back all he saw was that same bright smile that had always been aimed at him from a hospital bed vanishing under piles of wood, concrete, and metal beams. Not even Ace’s iron grip could keep his knees from colliding with the ground.
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Luffy is badly injured in a fire saving Marco's Life
AUTHORS’ NOTE:
Wolfy and Islen DO NOT approve nor do we give permission for ANYONE to use our works with AI or post it ANYWHERE other than AO3 and that’s if people want to translate it, again only with EXPRESS PERMISSION. If you see this being done please inform us.Series
- Part 1 of Trial By Fire
- Part 14 of Benn D. Luffy - Son of Shanks and Beckman
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Just Take It One Step at a Time by DeAnna_Wolfy, Islenthatur
Fandoms: One Piece (Anime & Manga)
01 May 2024
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“Ace, Firecracker, it was just another nightmare.” Shanks soothed sleepily.
“C’mon go back to sleep.”
“No, Mom, Mom, it’s Luffy!” Ace exclaimed, shoving his phone at a sleepy Shanks’ face. “He’s awake!”
‘Shishishi, hi Ace, Sabo, Mama.’ Luffy croaked.
“Hi, Anchor, glad to see you awake,” Shanks murmured before reality fully set in, he jolted up wide awake and he started screaming as he shook his husband like a rag doll. “Anchor, you’re awake! Beck, Beck wake the fuck up! An–Anchor is awake!”
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Luffy finally wakes up from his coma and some shit goes down whooo.
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- Part 2 of Trial By Fire
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Keeping Us Down Is Impossible by DeAnna_Wolfy, Islenthatur
Fandoms: One Piece (Anime & Manga)
15 May 2024
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A couple of X-rays and an incessantly loud saw later, Marco didn’t know if he was in heaven or hell as he gaped throughout the entirety of Luffy’s second appointment of the day. The scene before him was something from either a dream or a nightmare depending on how he wished to look at it. How he was talked into being here for this, he will never know… actually, he did.
This test had been sprung on them when Doctorine set upon them like a bat out of hell when they should have been going to Luffy’s first Physical Therapy appointment. He’d known that would have been torture to watch, but this, this, may just be worse… or better, Marco wasn’t entirely sure anymore.
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- Part 3 of Trial By Fire
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“Be nice!” Haruta said smacking the larger man to little effect. “You know that they’re both oblivious.”
“It’s been seven whole years, Haruta!” Thatch whined joining Fossa in his crusade of being more than a little tired of the fact that their brother refused to make the first move. “Luffy is literally the most oblivious person I have ever met and Marco is a chicken!”
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Our favorite idiots continue to be obliviously in love with each other but maybe just maybe a certain Birdie is going to get a wake up call.Series
- Part 4 of Trial By Fire
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“Come dance with me, Birdie.” Luffy asked, giggles breaking the sentence up into pieces.
Marco raised his brows and held up his hands taking a couple of steps back as Luffy approached. “I'm not a good dancer, Sunshine, yoi.”
“That's okay! I'll lead, just come dance with me!” Luffy reassured with a bright sunny smile, his hand reaching out to Marco's and pulling him in close.
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- Part 5 of Trial By Fire
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I’m Sorry I Can’t Be Perfect by DeAnna_Wolfy, Islenthatur
Fandoms: One Piece (Anime & Manga)
12 Jun 2024
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It was just supposed to be a Sunday dinner. One just like they’d been having for years, even with Luffy injured, one of his brothers came each Sunday afternoon to pick him up for dinner at the Benn family home. When they were too busy Marco would drop him off before going to eat dinner at Thatch’s restaurant across town. This was the first time he had ever been invited to join in the family tradition and of course, it somehow devolved into a full-on argument between Luffy and Shanks.
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- Part 6 of Trial By Fire
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“Thank you for coming out here Birdie, even though you should have waited till morning.”
“It was selfish on my part, yoi.” Marco huffed with a soft chuckle. “House just felt too empty without you.”
“Mm, same for here…” Luffy said with a yawn as he relaxed further into Marco’s embrace already falling asleep. “But, you’re here now and that makes it home for me.”
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- Part 7 of Trial By Fire
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It was the next morning, when the sun was just touching the snowkissed ground that Luffy pulled Marco from the house with a sunny grin and a lot of grumbling from his Birdie, who only stopped when Luffy handed over a thermos full of coffee just the way his Birdie liked it.
“Sunshine, it’s too early, why are we out of bed?” Marco asked with a slight whine, burrowing his face into Luffy’s hoodie, hands curled tight around the thermos for warmth.
Luffy tossed a look over his shoulder to stare at Marco. “I wanted to show you something, it’s my favorite spot and it’s the most beautiful when the sun hits it right. I think you will like it.”
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- Part 8 of Trial By Fire
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“My daughter, did you get my daughter!?” She cried out frantically, ignoring Marco’s pleas and sending an ice of terror down both men’s spines.
Luffy upon hearing the words began shrugging himself out of his jacket and thin sweater until he was left in nothing but his tank top and jeans as he proceeded to toe off his boots and socks peering over the edge to where the car was steadily disappearing below the dark waters. With a deep breath he glanced back where his boyfriend was doing his damnedest to keep the woman still until Hongo or Chopper could get a collar on her.
“Hey, Birdie,” Luffy called knowing the sudden use of his nickname would get the man’s attention faster than his actual name. “Don’t forget I’ll always come home, kay?”
“Luffy, what are you on about, yoi?” Marco questioned lifting his eyes just to feel his heart freeze in his chest as he took in the fact that Luffy had stripped down. “Sunshine, don’t–”
“I love you, Marco,” Luffy said flashing him a bright grin before sprinting to the edge and diving into the water over 60 feet below.
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- Part 9 of Trial By Fire
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A laugh left Luffy at that only it wasn't the light carefree one Marco was so used to no this one was dark and sent fire racing through his veins when Luffy just smirked at him. He’d thought the man would maybe prepare him a bit more or enter him slowly to account for the fact that even with the long time Luffy had spent stretching him he was thick enough that Marco would surely be feeling every inch. He’d zoned out too much admiring the view in front of him, Marco thought as another yelp left him when Luffy slipped one arm under him and hefted him into the air.
He scrambled to hold on, legs wrapping tightly around Luffy’s hips as his nails raked down Luffy’s spine and back, digging into his shoulders as Marco settled. Everything within Marco shuddered in pleasure as he realised the strength Luffy had, and how easily it was for his Sunshine to manhandle him. A moan escaped as he let more of his weight settle, eyes widening slightly at the smirk that pulled at Luffy’s lips as his hands slowly let go of his thighs.
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Marco has a nightmare and Luffy fucks him better.
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- Part 10 of Trial By Fire
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People Never Crumble in a Day by DeAnna_Wolfy, Islenthatur
Fandoms: One Piece (Anime & Manga)
10 Jul 2024
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“I am so sorry Luffy, for everything. Marco drilled it in my head how badly I’ve fucked up recently and Sabo hasn’t been sparing my feelings on the matter either. I’ve been so selfish and it’s hurt you.”
“I don’t mind. I like being useful.” Luffy murmured softly. “It’s all I’m really good for after all.”
Ace scowled at the ceiling, holding Luffy tighter against him. “I never want to hear you say that again Luffy, you hear me? You are more than just being of use to someone, we should have never taken your kindness and love for us for granted.”
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- Part 11 of Trial By Fire
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Dancing Away With My Heart by DeAnna_Wolfy, Islenthatur
Fandoms: One Piece (Anime & Manga)
17 Jul 2024
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The world slowed down around them, narrowing until it felt like it was only the two of them in the room. Marco’s entire focus was on Luffy’s hands on his hips, the way he was curled slightly around him, lips brushing gently against his ear. Luffy’s fingers brushed the hem of his shirt out of the way sending shocks coursing through him with every brush of his rough hands against the skin of his hips. Could feel one of them trail higher and Marco was too weak to stop him, not when his skin felt aflame in the wake of Luffy’s touch.
“You and me, we were lovers in a past life. Slow dancin' in the midnight glow, I wanna hold you for a lifetime.” Luffy sang the next part in his ear, sending a jolt of something down Marco’s spine and warming him to the core even more than the slow brush of his fingers had.
He spun around to look at him, breath hitching at the fire that burned deep within those dark hooded eyes, the smile that was only just for him, and oh… oh…
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- Part 12 of Trial By Fire
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“Shishishi, Birdie!” Luffy cheered, twirling around Benn to bound around the counter in Marco’s direction. “Welcome home, minha!”
“Sunshine, you are covered in flour don—“ Marco’s protests were quickly silenced by Luffy picking him up and kissing him soundly.
His lover deepened the kiss as soon as Marco yelped at being lifted so suddenly and Marco was left with no other option but to wrap his arms around Luffy’s neck, tangling his hands in flour-doused hair and his legs around the younger man’s waist. As annoyed as he was by having his clothes coated in flour and whatever other mess Luffy was covered in, Marco had to admit he very much enjoyed being welcomed home this way. He enjoyed it so much that he entirely forgot about Benn’s presence in his home until his back hit the wall as Luffy pressed him against it and the oldest man in the house cleared his throat.
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Benn and Luffy bake and bake while Marco is at work. Family fluff!
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- Part 13 of Trial By Fire
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Stay quiet.
Don’t talk.
Don’t make a sound.
It just gets you burned, Marco, you know this!
Ms. Charlotte will get the belt again!
Over and over the words of his past, present? Echoed. He was back there again, in that house, why was he there? Did Pops send him back? He swore, he swore that Marco was safe here, loved even… What did he do? He was a good son right? He tried to be… Luffy… Luffy loved him, Luffy wouldn’t allow him to be sent back right? He’s been good!
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- Part 14 of Trial By Fire
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He huffed as he pulled up his contacts scrolling through first to Namur and pressing dial. It may be five am but the older man was fixing to wake up and push some paperwork through quick.
“Luffy, someone better be dying for you to call me this early in the morning.”* A half-asleep voice filtered over the phone.
“Close enough.” Luffy huffed breathing deeply to keep his anger in check. “Mateus. Assign him to me, now.”
“You know that’s not how this works, Luffy—”
“And I’m telling you I don’t give a damn!” Luffy snapped. “Assign me as his guardian, now.”
“I don’t have access to the files from my home network.” Namur half hissed. “It’s a safety measure.”
“Then I guess you’re heading to work early,” Luffy said his tone brokering no arguments.
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- Part 15 of Trial By Fire
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“Gurarara, seems you’re already smitten with your Beau’s pup, my son.” Whitebeard laughed as he settled on a covered bench nearby. “I still remember when you were young and scared of pups half his size.”
Marco hummed in remembrance. “He kept me safe, yoi.”
“Good, I pray they both continue to.” Whitebeard said with a smile as Sunny raced off through the snow.
“I love him, yoi.” Marco blurted out after a moment of silence, eyes never leaving Sunny as he raced around the dog park. “H-he brought me back, ga-gave me options, m-made sure to keep himself between the door and myself… I-I never had anyone but y-you do that before.”
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- Part 16 of Trial By Fire
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With a low sound of disgust Barto stepped out of the room and instead turned to the door next to it.
The thief was behind that one, sleeping in the bed that he should be. It wasn’t fair, not fair, not fair. Barto had been dedicated to Mister Luffy for years. That was his spot, his, his, his! This was supposed to be his life!!
A snarl of rage escaped his lips as he kicked the door in with a loud, shuddering boom. Red covered his vision as he saw the thief, that Dreamwrecker jolt awake with wide terrified eyes, good, good, good… but Barto’s satisfaction was short lived as he noticed what the thief was wearing… he was wearing Mister Luffy’s house hoodie, the one that hugged him all the right places and the one that Barto had eyed last time he was here.
“THAT’S MINE!” Barto screamed as he charged, hands coming up, aiming for the thief’s throat.
OR - Barto is Crazy
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- Part 17 of Trial By Fire
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“Just grab Whiskey or Tate, they can examine me in my office. I’ll sign my own damn paperwork if I have to because I’m fairly sure I have no concussion.” Marco grumbled as he looped his arm through Luffy’s and let the younger man steer him toward the ER doors. “I’ll have you run me over with this car, repeatedly, before I deal with either Caesar or Hogback in this damn ER tonight. The most worrying thing will be my ribs and I’m about 90% positive that they're only bruised cracked at the most, yoi.”
“That bad Birdie?” Luffy asked with raised brows, staring at his partner who was scowling darkly at the ER.
“They are the most incompetent motherfuckers I have ever had the displeasure of meeting.” Marco groaned. “Keep in mind I hold true to that statement after listening to Kanyble rave about how I stole you from him throughout the entirety of that break in. Hogback leers at all the women to the point nurses refuse to leave him alone in a room or be alone in a room with him and Caesar? Oh, don’t even get me started on Caesar Klauwn.”
OR The Aftermath of An Unhealthy Obsession!
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- Part 18 of Trial By Fire
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With Luffy distracted feeding their son Marco slipped away to the taffy stand. Shanks yelped a bit when Marco suddenly appeared at his side. “C’mon, walk back with me after I buy Luffy his taffy. He’s missed you, yoi.”
“I… I don’t want to upset him.” Shanks muttered softly. “I fucked up pretty bad.”
“Language, yoi.” Marco said immediately out of habit. “Also you did, yes but I can tell you he wants nothing more than a hug from his mom and for you to meet Mateus.”
Marco let the red haired man stew on that as he purchased two big boxes of taffy in a mix of Luffy’s favorite flavors. He also grabbed a smaller box of his own favorites so Luffy wouldn’t feel compelled to share his treat as well as a variety sampler. With a grin he passed the sampler over to Shanks chuckling softly at the confusion on his face.
“That’s what you got Luffy the first time you took him to the fair, right?” Marco asked with a soft grin. “This is so you can give the baby the same memory with Luffy. It can be your ice breaker, yoi.”
A brilliant smile lit up Shanks’ face as he clutched the sample box to his chest, “Thank you, Marco.”
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- Part 19 of Trial By Fire
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What would be interesting though would be the splatter pattern their blood would make when Sabo leaps across this table and slams their heads into this very expensive mahogany table. The only thing that’s saving them is Koala’s hand on his thigh and Robin reminding him of the fact that he was wearing the suit Luffy got specifically made for him.
“It would be the case for the ages though!” The first intern piped up, trying to push the point across, completely missing the glares from the others in the room.
“Yes, it will be when I put the motherfucker that nearly killed my baby brother on death row!” Sabo snarled as he stood slamming both hands down on the table.
“Sabo!” Koala exclaimed when she heard the wood crack a bit from the force.
“I’m done!” Sabo snapped. “If you need me I’ll be at my comatose brother’s bedside. Word of advice if you’re not my wife, one of my brother’s friends, or the one signing my check, don’t fucking need me.”
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Stories of Revolutionary Law and Sabo and Robin dealing with everything from What Have I Done!? onwards
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- Part 20 of Trial By Fire